试衣间在哪里？
shìyījiān zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the fitting room?
How to say "Too expensive" in Chinese
太贵了。
tài guì le
Too expensive
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
太 (tài) means "too" or "excessively", 贵 (guì) means "expensive", and 了 (le) is a particle indicating a change of state or emphasis. Together, it expresses "it's too expensive".
Variations and politeness
有点贵
yǒu diǎn guì
A bit expensive — More polite and softer.
贵死了
guì sǐ le
So expensive! — More colloquial and emotional.
Mini dialogue
A
这个包太贵了。
zhège bāo tài guì le.
This bag is too expensive.
B
是啊，我也觉得。
shì a, wǒ yě juéde.
Yeah, I think so too.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you want to comment that a price is too high, especially while shopping or bargaining.
- When you are in a market or shop and want to express that something is overpriced.
- When you want to be direct about your opinion on a price.
Avoid when
- When you want to be very polite or indirect; use a softer phrase like 有点贵 (yǒu diǎn guì) instead.
- When you are not actually complaining about the price; saying 太贵了 with a rising intonation might sound like a question.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "too expensive" in Chinese?
You can say "太贵了" (tài guì le).
How do you pronounce "太贵了"?
It is pronounced "tài guì le" with a falling tone on tài, a falling tone on guì, and a neutral tone on le.
When do you use "太贵了"?
Use it when you think something is too expensive, often in a shop or market. It is direct and can be used in bargaining.
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